Alfred M. Barbe High School

School Overview
Alfred M. Barbe High School, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary school within the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school serves a diverse student body and plays a significant role in the local community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and various career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Barbe High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and vibrant student life. The school maintains a highly competitive reputation in Louisiana sports, particularly in baseball and football, often producing collegiate-level talent. With a wide range of clubs, arts programs, and service organizations, the school fosters a well-rounded environment that emphasizes school spirit, leadership development, and student involvement. As a cornerstone of the Lake Charles community, Barbe continues to focus on maintaining high standards of achievement while navigating the unique needs of its student population.
1,908
Total Students
112.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred M. Barbe High School
Demographic Student Count
White991
Hispanic216
Black518
Asian106
Two or More64
American Indian9
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    991 (51.9%)
  • Black
    518 (27.1%)
  • Hispanic
    216 (11.3%)
  • Asian
    106 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    64 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Calcasieu Parish
Phone: (337)217-4460
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,908
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 112.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 691
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 91
Grades Taught
Grade 9 543
Grade 10 504
Grade 11 393
Grade 12 468

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alfred M. Barbe High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9543
Grade 10504
Grade 11393
Grade 12468
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alfred M. Barbe High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female96150.4%
Male94749.6%